Cited by 70Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, GeneticsHearing Loss and RehabilitationNoise Effects and Management

Tinnitus rehabilitation: a mindfulness meditation cognitive behavioural therapy approach

Sadlier, M, Stephens, S D G, Kennedy, V·2008·The Journal of Laryngology & Otology

Abstract

Background Chronic tinnitus is a frequent symptom presentation in clinical practice. No drug treatment to date has shown itself to be effective. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy and meditation in tinnitus sufferers. Methodology Patients were selected from a dedicated tinnitus clinic in the Welsh Hearing Institute. A waiting list control design was used. Twenty-five chronic tinnitus sufferers were consecutively allocated to two groups, one receiving a cognitive behavioural therapy/meditation intervention of four one hour sessions with the other group waiting three months and subsequently treated in the same way, thereby acting as their own control. The main outcome was measured using the Hallam tinnitus questionnaire. A four to six month follow up was conducted. Results These showed significant statistical reductions in tinnitus variables both in the active and also in the control group. Post-therapy, no significant change was found after the waiting list period. The improvement was maintained at the four to six month period. Conclusion The positive findings give support for the use of cognitive behavioural therapy/meditation for chronic tinnitus sufferers.

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  • There is evidence from within this study (two other participants suffered from tinnitus) and from other studies that MBCT may be effective in reducing the negative impact of tinnitus.

    “However, it would be premature to suggest that tinnitus sufferers should not receive MBCT since there is evidence from both within this study (two other participants suffered from tinnitus) and from other studies (e.g., Sadlier, Stephens, & Kennedy, 2008) that MBCT may be effective in reducing the negative impact of tinnitus.”

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Authors
Sadlier, M., Stephens, S. D. G., & Kennedy, V
Affiliations
  • University Hospital of Wales (GB)
  • Cardiff University (GB)
Corresponding author
Sadlier, M
Venue
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
Published
2007-04-23
Volume
122
Issue
1
Pages
31-37
ISSN
  • 0022-2151 (ISSN-L)
  • 1748-5460
OpenAlex
W2065182309
Cited by
70
References
50
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 6 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 6 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 6 · 2012: 3
FWCI
1.84
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Journal of Laryngology & Otology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Sensory Systems › Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › Noise Effects and Management
Keywords
chronic tinnitus, tinnitus rehabilitation, mindfulness meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy, waitlist control
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Chronic Disease, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Life Change Events, Male, Middle Aged, Quality of Life, Severity of Illness Index, Tinnitus, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome, Meditation

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